Running Head: HOME AUTOMATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Total Home Automation and Technology, Inc.
John Spicuzza
MNA 4425
Applied Trimester Project
Phase 3
Due Date: April 26, 2005
Submitted Date: April 26, 2005 Abstract Total home automation is evaluated for the merits of establishing a like business in Lee County, Florida. Existing businesses and their abilities were compared to this business plan. The impact of growth in Lee County on this type of business is discussed as well as the wants and needs of new home owners. Technological trends in the home automation sector and how it affects the different markets and customers is assessed. The findings of this paper show that there is a need for a home automation business that
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There are plumbers that can be called for pipe leaks, computer experts that fix hard drive crashes, and so on. There will be a market for having a maintenance and repair division of the company that provides total home automation that could troubleshoot problems, repair broken equipment, or even provide upgrades as technology changes. The need for this special division of services will increase as the concept of home automation becomes more common. The ability to start a stand-alone business that addresses maintenance and repair of home automation is feasible and should not be overlooked.
Situation Analysis Home automation, will support three main lines; Enabled kitchen and counter appliances, security products, and consumer electronics products. The business will offer top-of-the-line technological equipment that will stay in line with upcoming products and be upgraded as necessary. Home security will be "pre-wired" to allow a security company to easily install its components, whichever the builder chooses. The Home audio line will provide the components and the installation of audio systems with the latest technology throughout the house, integrated with the main system. Home Entertainment systems will be provided and installed using the latest technology in home theatre experiences. The home audio and entertainment sector will offer on-site trouble-shooting
Already in Australia businesses invest 216 million dollars yearly into automation, within the next three years this figure is expected to rise to 860 million dollars. Clearly using technology in business has numerous advantages, the most significant of
Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) are made up of tiny sensing devices; capable of sensing some changes of incident/parameters and communicating with other devices, over a specific area. Mainly used for tracking, surveillance and environmental monitoring. These devices make it possible to be used in a system such as Home Automation and Security. Our purpose is to make our Home secure from any attacks physically and to the sensor network. Securing our Home starts from the outside, setting up a perimeter around house sensing intrusion and alerting the home owner. Allowing only predetermined users to enter the home. From the inside you can monitor for fires, leak, humidity or smoke, which the system will promptly report this to the owner as well as alert the proper authorities. Making most of the home voice controlled only recognized by the owner’s voice can add another layer of security.
The businesses WI dips into are industrial and commercial companies, utility providers, telecommunications, institutes, contracting companies, and government agencies. In order to keep up with their broad industrial footprint, WI has set up 475 branches across North America, and Europe, and has nine automated distribution centers to reach their global customer base. Talk about customer service, and a wide reach in operational market strategy. WI seems to have their basses covered across the board. To keep WI covered, they have formed a family of businesses. WI has a number of automation control corporations that serve their industrial clients by providing parts such as motors, sensors, drivers, electrical mechanical, pharmaceuticals, and even paper goods. They even have an automated service that provides service to the automated service industry to keep them going day and night. Robots taking care of robots while we humans sleep. WI has a data communications supply corporation that provides services such as vocal communication, video streaming, broadcasting, surveillance, and data processing. Within the communications supply chain, the have fiber rich connectivity that allows high-speed reception across all their application inside and outside their branches. One of WI largest members of their global family is their industrial and construction branches. This segment
An additional application of automation is called home automation. Home automation works by using advanced technology to control and do the jobs that people would normally do manually ("Home automation," 2010). The best and simplest way to install home automation is while a house is still being built. However, people who have houses already built can still have home automation installed through wireless
ABB Ltd provides power and automation technologies for utility and industrial customers worldwide. The company Power Products segment offers switchgears, circuit breakers, capacitors, surge arresters, cable accessories, high voltage components, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, sensors, motor control centers, ring main units, and modular systems; and power, traction, distribution, and other special transformers. Its Power Systems segment provides integrated power and automation solutions; alternating current (AC) and direct current transmission systems; flexible AC systems technologies; land and submarine cables, as well as accessories and services for medium-to high-voltage AC and DC systems; air-and gas-insulated substations; and network management solutions. This segment also offers support agreements and retrofits, spare parts, service, and training; and consulting services. The company Discrete Automation and Motion segment provides motors, generators, variable speed drives, programmable logic controllers, robots and robotics, solar inverters, wind
Protecting your home from strangers is of prime importance. ADT Home Security understands the importance of security systems in homes. They are experts in this area and can protect your home from burglary, provide alert against fire, smoke, carbon monoxide, flooding and medical emergencies. Their monitoring abilities are so strong that they offer deductible pay packages under certain theft related circumstances. This company has more than 130 years of experience in this field. They can guarantee peace of mind by monitoring your home 24 hours a day and seven days a week. When you sign up for their home security system, you save on homeowners insurance costs.
A home monitored security system is connected to a monitoring center 24 hours a day. At the center, trained professionals respond if your alarms are activated. There are several ways a system can be connected to the monitoring center.
HomeSpot is one of the greatest company of the world. They create products which can make people's lives better, easier and smarter. All their products are well designed and tested in order to ensure they meet various rigorous quality standards. When it comes to this great company, the truth is that the boldness and customer's loyalty have made HomeSpot what it is today. Despite the fact that they are using the most innovative technologies and features, they are also delivering products as quickly as possible. Plus, they provide high-level support on their quality
Having a home automation can go a long way in presenting your home as ‘smart home’. This is because most people nowadays have a smart-phone with them. However, just like other technology products, home automation cost varies from most affordable to extremely high cost.
However, this is not like any other security system around. The system is completely customizable. A customer can link security cameras, thermostat, lights, and appliances that can all be controlled and monitored from an application downloaded on to their smart phones. For example, a customer leaves their home for a couple days but forgets to turn down the thermostat. They can log into their Comcast account via smart phone and actually turn down their thermostat to the desired temperature. They can also turn off a light that was left on, or check in on a child that is home from school early. Another innovative product that Comcast offers is the On-Demand feature that is tied into digital cable. On Demand is a menu that allows a customer to access hundreds of movies, TV shows, music, and local classified at the click of the button. Many of these offerings are free but some include a fee that is similar to renting a movie. This On-Demand feature is the main culprit for putting companies like Blockbuster and Hollywood Video out of business. Customers no longer have to drive to a movie store to rent a movie. They can do it all from their remote control. Comcast continues to lead the industry in innovation but the environment is getting tougher because competition is now offering the same products and services.
Overall throughout the article “Really Smart Homes” in This Old House magazine, John Patrick Pullen does an outstanding job at having his article organized purposefully so I gave him full credit on the organization aspect of his article. He has pictures arrange in a strategic way to keep the eye interested, has the article sectioned off so readers are able to read the section of want to read about sooner, he keeps all of the paragraphs to the point to help the readers understand and want to read more, and he connects all of the sections main point or parts back to the main thesis of, “There are a lot of choices these days in the way of connected devices designed to save time and money around the house” (Pullen 55).
You know you want to protect your home with an security system, you are just not sure how. You know you need an alarm system and perhaps a camera or two, but you have no idea how to go about getting what you need. Though there are some people who can install their own home systems, most have to rely on home security companies for help and monitoring services. You can set your own alarm, but without someone to let you know it is going off, you just have to hope it'll scare someone away. Luckily, having a watchful eye 24 hours a day is not as expensive as you may imagine.
Here at The Home Security Experts, we have spent a lot of time reviewing the top monitored home security companies in the country. ADT is well-known for their extremely easy installation process: they begin by sending installation experts over to your home to setup the system without any work from your end. In addition, they are known for their commitment to home automation and the ease of setting up their system to work with an existing home automation system.
There are many options when it comes to DIY security systems. There are different kinds of cameras that would provide homeowners the security they need.
We have been asked to prepare a full design of the electrical services for a 2 storey rural country house, consisting of; 6 bedrooms, 1 study, a main lounge, a dining room, a family room, 1 bathroom, an en-suite, 1 shower room, 1 toilet, a kitchen and a utility room.